Water Shortage in Loudoun County
posted 4:53 pm Tue October 02, 2007 - Leesburg, Va.
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Tuesday adopted a resolution declaring a water shortage emergency in parts of the county.
Due to the ongoing drought, the Board of Supervisors instituted mandatory water restrictions for residents in eastern Loudoun County.
Voluntary restrictions were already imposed in early August, calling for residents to reduced their water usage by 10-percent.Loudoun County Sanitation Authority officials say the mandatory restrictions will ease demand, and if rainfall increases, help return the reservoirs to their pre-drought levels.
Effective immediately, the county is prohibiting residents from watering their lawns and landscaping, washing vehicles except in commercial facilities, filling swimming pools and operating ornamental fountains.
Also the county is asking restaurants to stop serving drinking water unless specifically requested.
Authorities say violators may be fined up to $500 for each offense.
Due to the ongoing drought, the Board of Supervisors instituted mandatory water restrictions for residents in eastern Loudoun County.
Voluntary restrictions were already imposed in early August, calling for residents to reduced their water usage by 10-percent.
Effective immediately, the county is prohibiting residents from watering their lawns and landscaping, washing vehicles except in commercial facilities, filling swimming pools and operating ornamental fountains.
Also the county is asking restaurants to stop serving drinking water unless specifically requested.
Authorities say violators may be fined up to $500 for each offense.
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Tuckmeister
2:52 pm on 10/02/07
Washed my car just in time!!!!
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